SICKENING game playing leads to trouble for THIS Emmerdale couple

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Has Andrea Tate met her match?

There's a shocking twist heading to Emmerdale as Jamie Tate decides to play his estranged wife, Andrea Tate, at her own game.

Emmerdale fans have watched Andrea blackmailing Jamie into staying with her ever since the fateful night he knocked Moira Dingle down in a hit and run.

Horror for Belle in Emmerdale

Jamie is fuming when Andrea makes him book a romantic dinner for two in front of Belle (Picture: ITV)

With Andrea being the only one to know Jamie's secret, she used this to her advantage and persuaded him to rekindle their marriage or she will go to the police.

To make matters worse, Jamie was going to leave his wife for Belle Dingle after their affair turned serious... meaning Belle now has no idea why Jamie is suddenly giving her the cold shoulder.

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As Andrea's manipulation continues next week, Jamie has had enough.

And when Andrea forces him to book a romantic meal for two in the Woolpack in front of Belle, it's the last straw.

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Jamie forms a plan after seeing Jai interview Laurel (Picture: ITV) (Image credit: ITV)

But Jamie is given food for thought later at HOP when Jai interviews girlfriend Laurel for a new job and remains professional throughout.

Afterwards Jamie asks Jai for advice about keeping relationships and business separate, and he goes home with a new plan.

Deciding to play Andrea at her own game, Jamie convinces his wife that he wants to be with her and the pair spend the night together.

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Jamie decides to play blackmailing Andrea at her own game, but will it work? (Picture: ITV)

The following day, Andrea is on cloud nine, while Jamie covers his feeling of hate for her, and as he leaves for work she fails to see his mask slip.

But will Jamie's plan work?

Or is he about to get himself in more trouble than ever as the pair's sickening games continue?

Emmerdale will temporarily air a reduced schedule of three episodes a week.

Watch on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7pm on ITV.

Claire Crick
Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch

Claire is Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch and has been a journalist for over 15 years, writing about everything from soaps and TV to beauty, entertainment, and even the Royal Family. After starting her career at a soap magazine, she ended up staying for 13 years, and over that time she’s pulled pints in the Rovers Return, sung karaoke in the Emmerdale village hall, taken a stroll around Albert Square, and visited Summer Bay Surf Club in sunny Australia. 

After learning some tricks of the trade at websites Digital Spy, Entertainment Daily, and Woman & Home, Claire landed a role at What’s On TV and whattowatch.com writing about all things TV and film, with a particular love for Aussie soaps, Strictly Come Dancing and Bake Off

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